This is the Aegis. A shield given to Athena from Zeus.
This is Athena's Olive Tree in Athens, Greece.
Athena was born an already matured woman, wearing armor. Athena was born an already matured woman, wearing armor. She is the favorite daughter of Zeus, mostly because she came from his head, instead of a mother’s womb. Athena’s mother, Metis was swallowed by Zeus, because Earth told him having a son from Metis would overthrow him.
Athena is the Goddess of Wisdom, war strategy, arts, literature, reasoning, the city, handicrafts, and agriculture. She was very intelligent, compassionate, and invented many useful things.
Athena is often called Pallas Athena, to honor her close friend Pallas whom she killed on accident during a friendly battle.
Athena’s companion was Nike, the goddess of victory. She stood by her side constantly. Nike became Athena’s companion because she was originally a companion of Zeus. In the Parthenon, Nike stands on Athena’s outstretched hand on her statue.
Athena, being the favorite daughter of Zeus was able to use his weapons, including the Aegis and his lightning bolt. The Aegis is a shield owned by Zeus, but put into the possession of Athena later on.
Athena proved her worthiness for the honor of patron deity of Athens by creating an Olive tree on the Acropolis of the city. Poseidon wanted to have the honor as well, so he tried to give the gift of his water to the city, but Athena won them over.
Athena invented many useful things, including the bridle, the rake, the plow, and the yoke (agriculture, handicrafts). Also the ship, the flute, the trumpet, and the chariot. She invented these things to help people in battle or on quests. She invented things to help others, especially heroes like Bellephron. Athena invented the bridle for Bellephron to keep a hold of the Pegasus on his quest.
Athena is the protector of many heroes, including Perseus, Odysseus, Bellephron, and Hercules. She guided them. She helped Perseus to slay Medusa, guided the way for Bellephron to slay the Chimera, helped Odysseus to take control over his home once again, and stopped Hercules from killing more people than he intended to.
The Owl is Athena’s sacred animal because it stands for wisdom, truth, and intelligence. It is said that there was an Owl that often sat on her shoulder and told her unseen truths.
Athena helped Perseus, a hero who was on a quest to slay Medusa, by guiding his sword hand and giving him the Aegis to use as a reflector, so he did not have to look into Medusa’s eyes. Athena helped Perseus because she did not favor Medusa. Medusa was one of the three sisters known as the Gorgons. She once was very beautiful, and Athena was extremely jealous of her beauty. So jealous that she was the one who turned her hair into snakes, and made her ugly and evil.
I used Green for the Glitter Text because she is the Goddess of agriculture, and when I think about agriculture I think of the color green. I chose this music because the title of the song was "strategy". I think it fits for Athena because it resembles her mind, constantly thinking and strategizing.
Ellie's Athena writing
I used Green for the Glitter Text because she is the Goddess of agriculture, and when I think about agriculture I think of the color green.
I chose this music because the title of the song was "strategy". I think it fits for Athena because it resembles her mind, constantly thinking and strategizing.
Works Cited: Pictures
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